Canterfield Creek sits inside the Village of Marvin, in U.S. Census Tract 210.07. The tract covers about 5.7 square miles of the Marvin area, so these figures describe Canterfield Creek and the neighborhoods around it, not just our streets.
At a glance
| Measure | Canterfield Creek area (Tract 210.07) | Union County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,237 | n/a | n/a |
| Households | 2,074 | 84,237 | 4,282,345 |
| People per household | 3.5 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Median age | 42.6 | 39.2 | 39.1 |
| Median household income | $250,000 or more | $102,900 | $72,388 |
| Per capita income | $96,854 | $46,949 | n/a |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $970,000 | $417,300 | $288,900 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 83.8% | 40.5% | 35.7% |
| Average commute to work | 31.3 minutes | 29.8 minutes | n/a |
| Moved in within the past year | 5.6% | 10.4% | n/a |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 7.7% | n/a |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter: Census Tract 210.07, Union County, NC. "n/a" means the figure isn't shown here. Small-area estimates have margins of error; treat them as approximate.
Homes
About 99% of homes in the area are single-family houses, nearly all of them owner-occupied, and about 98% are occupied. Only about 5.6% of residents moved in within the past year, roughly half the county rate, which points to a settled, long-term neighborhood.
Ages
This is a family area: about a third of residents are under 20, and the largest adult group is in their 40s.
Share of the tract's population by age. Same source as above.
What it means for homeowners
Long-term owners, larger households and homes built around the same time add up to a lot of shared projects: roofs, HVAC, kitchens and outdoor living. That's exactly why comparing notes and negotiating as a group pays off here. See our home-care guides.